Patents by Inventor Harry W. Gilkes

Harry W. Gilkes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Seat comprising a fabric tensioned over spaced rigid members
    Patent number: 4580840
    Abstract: The seat portion of a vehicle seat comprises upper and lower rigid frames which are held spaced from each other by compression springs. The upper frame is rigidly mounted on supports. A fabric cover (not shown) encloses the two frames and is put under tension by the springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Assignee: Britax (Dynasafe) Limited
    Inventors: Douglas J. Cunningham, Harry W. Gilkes, Keith J. Bishop, Paul W. Turner
  • Childs safety device for vehicles
    Patent number: 4461510
    Abstract: A safety device for enabling a child to use an adult vehicle safety belt of the type having a shoulder strap and a lap strap consists of a cushion (50) having a respective belt retainer (54, 56) on each side thereof, under which the lap strap of the adult safety belt engages. An auxiliary strap (14) is attached to the cushion so as to extend from the back thereof and has a belt guide connector (18) secured to its free end. In use, the belt guide connector slidably receives the shoulder strap of the adult belt so that the shoulder strap extends in front of, and the auxiliary strap extends behind the child's torso with the belt guide connector located above the child's shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1984
    Assignee: Britax-Excelsior Limited
    Inventors: Douglas J. Cunningham, Harry W. Gilkes
  • Cushion for use by a child in conjunction with an adult vehicle safety belt
    Patent number: D274587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1984
    Assignee: Britax-Excelsior Limited
    Inventor: Harry W. Gilkes